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Growing Up
I grew up in the downriver, Michigan area in Allen Park. My mom was a stay at home mom that worked seasonally as a tax preparer and my dad worked for the big three and was a union member. I attended both public and parochial schools and graduated from Cabrini High School. I went on to college at Eastern Michigan University where I studied to be a teacher until I decided to move onto business.
Career Path
After spending time at various companies, I eventually landed with a company based in Colorado serving the criminal justice sector. While there, I pioneered a number of different positions as the startup company began to grow and experiment. I ended up becoming an expert in a very niche field and testified on behalf of the state, defendants, and parents throughout the U.S.
After ten years, I moved onto a Michigan based company where I became a Vice President and grew the company through competitive bid contracts and negotiations with hundreds of governmental bodies. While there, I worked on bringing the first of its kind privatized indigent funding initiative which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to ensure that criminal justice involved individuals have access to effective rehabilitation programs.
About 6 years ago I joined a startup spun out of the University of Michigan as their business development consultant and eventually took on the role as CEO and member of the board of directors. That company focuses on technological strategies for combatting the rise of Substance Use Disorders (SUD). My entire career has been focused on bringing revolutionary products and programs to underserved populations.
A Little Personal
Today I live in the Saline School District in York Township with my wife of 14 years Kate, our two daughters (3rd and 6th grades), son (senior in New Boston Schools) and our two dogs Murphy (9) and Griffin (not yet 1).
I try to stay active by playing soccer and representing Saline with other parents on our “Saline FC Parents” indoor team. I also enjoy playing golf, shooting sports for which I am a Certified Safety Officer, and photography to round out my hobbies. Each of my kids likes a different one of my hobbies so having the opportunity to spend time one-on-one with each of them and teach them about something I love to do is one of the most fulfilling things I get to do in my life.